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Issues with your BMW's Power Steering or tracking? Worn shock absorbers, or an undiagnosed knocking noise? Whatever the issue, we have almost 8,000 registered garages nationwide, waiting to diagnose it. Compare quotes and reviews, and pick a specialist in Houghton le Spring to resolve the problem!

Fist class service a device I would use again and recommend anyone to use

02.12.16

Matthew, Audi A3

Fantastic price.....brilliant service...picked up and returned car the same day......recommend them as the top garage in the area....cheers guys.

30.10.16

Keith, Peugeot 206

Got a full service and MOT at a good price. No problems at all.

29.10.16

Angela, Vauxhall Zafira

Brilliant service and a top bloke. Did exactly what was asked and even changed the Cam belt tensioner as is was noisey (no extra charge). Found some other issues and showed me the faults which I was given a quote for and have accepted. The price was higher than quoted because of additional work at my request. The bonnet release cable snapped on me so I couldn't change the headlight bulbs which got sorted. My car is going no where else EVER. The pick ip and delivery service they offer is a godsend. I will be recommending to all my friends, colleagues and family.

22.10.16

David, Ford Mondeo

job not carry on until 18/10, feedback will be given after job has been done

Excellent customer service with Steve Martin (owner/manager). I've owned Audi A3's for many years now and used a flexible long-life service with Main Dealer, but find them very expensive these days. Britannia Auto Centre provided same service and uses Original Equipment parts/dealership recommended lubricants etc. and I was highly impressed with their efficiency and with a courtesy car provided too. Would not hesitate to use for future services/MOT's. K.Walton. 28.04.2016.

10.05.16

KEVIN, Audi A3

Bang on!! Price quoted was the price I paid. They inspected my front discs and pads and said they were fine, no need to replace. Hire car was spot on and a nice little touch giving it to me free of charge for being a first time customer although the £10 charge it would have been, is a good price. Would thoroughly recommend.

19.04.16

Scott, Vauxhall Astra

An excellent service ... great communications, everything explained simply, flexible and a superb courtesy car. Couldn't recommend them enough!

15.04.16

Simon, BMW 3 Series

Steve got back to me with a quote extremely quickly and happily answered any queries I had regarding the price. for example the original quote was £160 which I thought was extremely cheap, I asked a question whether everything was included in the price but the discs were not. this meant the price increased slightly but it was still by the cheapest price by far at £225. I was most impressed when I was offered a brand new courtesy car while mine was having work done, which is a real bonus! all in all the job ended up costing £358 upon the discovery that a calliper needed replacing also, I was more than happy to pay the extra on top of the quote as I was told in good time that it was needed. I found the guys very helpful and easy to deal with and the discovery of an Easter egg and mug after picking my car up made it that bit sweeter..... nice touch!

29.03.16

Callum, BMW 1 Series

Steve and the team at Britannia made an excellent job of my car service and MOT. Steve gave friendly and professional advice on my car and as a result it now drives like new. Cannot thank them enough. Great job at a great price. I will be back.

got a fast response to my enquiry, fitted me In at a time that I requested,
work carried out efficiently. staff were nice and polite.
well recommended.
price for my work came in cheaper than quote. thank you

31.10.15

steven, Volkswagen Passat

Just Car Clinic Durham have been brilliant. They answered all my queries, picked up the car, serviced it and brought it back to me while being very polite and professional throughout the process. Very affordable price as well.

06.07.15

Costas, Renault Clio

Very easy to use. Relaxed but professional. Great communication and good job done.

13.06.15

Richard, Volkswagen Golf

If I could rate it any more stars I would. Excellent service jason an the girls were ever so helpful from start to finish.

01.04.15

david, Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Can honesly say that this was the best and cheapest service I have ever recieved there even intruduced me to the mechanic who showed me around the work they carried out which puts your mined to rest cause there is a lot of company's out there that say they've done the work but never do You would be bad to use anyone else

Brilliant service from this company, can't fault them. Collected my car from my home and offered to bring it back again. Price I paid was the same I was quoted. Great local company that I'd use again in a heartbeat.

26.03.16

Leonard, Volkswagen Polo

Excellent service, pick up and drop off included in price, 4 new tyres which was £100 cheaper than kwik fit for the same type of tyre, would definitely use in the future, thank you

29.02.16

Sarah, Citroen C3

Excellent service, i would definitely recommend to anyone. Very competitive with their pricing. I'll definitely be using again.

20.02.16

Tracey, Peugeot 206

Dropped the car off at 9:30 and had it back by 16:00 the same day. No issues with the car since it came out, great value for money. Would definitely use this garage again.

Hopefully our FAQ section has answered some of the questions you may have about the steering and suspension systems. However, if you would like more information, we have the produced the following guide to help you understand the subject in greater detail.

The steering and suspension in your BMW make it possible to control your vehicle and make the ride comfortable.

These two systems are connected and work in tandem which is why they are grouped as one job type by mechanics.

Steering

Today there are two basic types of steering systems; Standard Mechanical / Rack and Pinion steering.

The major difference between the two is that the Rack and Piston system has less parts and pivot points, which results in more accurate control and higher responsiveness.

However, this system has a higher chance of leakage which means the steering rack assembly typically requires replacement more often than Standard Mechanical steering.

Suspension

Suspension is essentially the shock absorbing part of a BMW which allows your car to keep its wheels in firm contact with the road while maintaining traction, it also helps provide passengers with a comfortable ride.

The suspension in your car is mainly comprised of springs and shock absorbers which come in all shapes and sizes depending on the vehicle.

Suspension removes a huge amount of vibration and bumps from a BMW as well as internal noise, so it will be noticeable if something is broken!

Even if your car drives smoothly and comfortably it is always a good idea to have the steering and suspension checked at least once a year.

There are many forces being applied to your steering and suspension as you drive along which means the two systems can be subject to stress from every angle. This means there are many areas which could be affected by driving.

Maintenance tips

To help you understand more, here are common problems and their likely causes;

BMW leans or pulls in one direction

Tires are worn out more on one side

Steering linkage loose or worn out

One brake is dragging/isn’t released

Wheels aren’t aligned

Tire pressure uneven

Steering wheel vibrates

Warped or damaged brake rotors/ drums

Loose wheel lug nuts

Out of balance wheel and tire assemblies

Loose steering linkage

Bent or damaged wheels

Worn/damaged tires

Hard to turn wheel (feels like dragging)

Low tire pressure

Wheels out of alignment

Power steering box/rack/power steering pump damaged

Low fluid in power steering

Power steering drive belt damaged

Steering gear requires lubrication

Noise when turning a corner

Steering belt damaged/loose

Fluid in the power steering has air which needs to be bled from the system

Low fluid in power steering

Loose/damage steering mounts

Loose steering

Steering linkage is worn out or loose

Steering box needs to be turned

Bouncy car

Worn out shock absorbers

Broken or bent shock mounts

No power steering

No fluid in the power steering system

Faulty power steering pump

Broken steering belt

Contaminated fluid in power steering

Low tire pressure

Wandering car

Weight within the car is unevenly distributed

Wheels out of alignment

Weak springs

Loose steering linkage

Steering wheel jerks

Steering drive belt damaged/loose

Low fluid in power steering

Engine idling too low

Power steering linkage rubbing against something

It is absolutely vital that you pay attention to your car and make sure to keep this information in mind.

If you ignore the signs that your BMW is showing, you are taking a safety risk.

Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price, is not always easy which is why we simplified the process.

We work with a network of 8,000 mechanics and garages across the UK so we can find competitive steering and suspension repair deals for you.

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